Syed Nawaz ul Huda
DAWN GIS, Geospatial, Statistical, Research & Analysis Division, Dawn Media Group,
Farkhunda Burke
Department of Geography,
University of Karachi, Karachi,
Imran Khan
Department of Geography,
University of Karachi, Karachi,
Abstract
There is global consensus that access to information is a fundamental human right. However, it is necessary that theinformation be conveyed honestly and effectively to the masses. In the twenty first millennium, thanks to theadvancement of technology, news spreads to every nook and corner of the world within split seconds. Therefore,presentation of news in correct, updated format is an essential pre-requisite for media declaration, which is beinghighly aided by emerging technologies. GIS, being one of these, creates a link between geographical conditions andhuman, social, political, and environmental events. GIS is an important tool which plays a critical role in conveyingthe editor’s messages to the masses through the media. Maps have incredible visual impacts, thus GIS aided newshave the stamp of authenticity. This new technology not only helps in effective diffusion of information intricaciesbut also aids in competent strategic archiving.Keywords: journalism, media GIS, news, news authenticity, spatial analysis, strategic archiving
